nuD Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I just want to reassure everyone here that I know what you are going through, it is very tough. Do know that the "good waitlist" letter is a very conservative number. Many people get off the "bad waitlist" letter, so keep the faith strong. Do you mean that people get in off the regular waitlist Alastriss? Or have people gotten in off the low priority list too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobodycirclesthewagons Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I think in Alastriss' year (2013), there were just two waitlists, the high priority and normal. So the normal one was the 'bad' one. Last year, 2014, there were three, high, normal, and low. I can't say for sure whether anyone from the low received an offer, but I don't think they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I think in Alastriss' year (2013), there were just two waitlists, the high priority and normal. So the normal one was the 'bad' one. Last year, 2014, there were three, high, normal, and low. I can't say for sure whether anyone from the low received an offer, but I don't think they did. Yeah that is my understanding as well - they did change things a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm88 Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 I don't think they would lie to us and tell us that low waitlisters didn't get offers if they actually did. I'm on the low waitlist now and I'm pretty much taking it as a rejection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preppy038 Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 So let's say they call you for an offer but you were unable to receive because you were on the subway. Do they try to contact you again or do they just move on to the next person? My guess is that they try to? Either through email or phone again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 they keep calling you until they've contacted you and gotten your decision on whether or not you'd like the spot. Remember, if they're calling you, they want YOU over the person that's next on the spot so its in their interest to get your answer before moving on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHMD Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 anyone have any ideas when the first waitlist movements are most likely to happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 anyone have any ideas when the first waitlist movements are most likely to happen? I really need to stop checking this thread, but I'm pretty keen to know this as well. It'd be so nice if things started moving before the initial decision period is up, because waiting out 3 weeks is going to wreck my nerves (which are getting pretty shot to begin with!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuD Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 I really need to stop checking this thread, but I'm pretty keen to know this as well. It'd be so nice if things started moving before the initial decision period is up, because waiting out 3 weeks is going to wreck my nerves (which are getting pretty shot to begin with!). Yeah, waiting until May 5 was horrible, then we find out we have to wait even more! I believe they are going to be releasing more details about waitlist movement on their blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punknsmasher Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 they keep calling you until they've contacted you and gotten your decision on whether or not you'd like the spot. Remember, if they're calling you, they want YOU over the person that's next on the spot so its in their interest to get your answer before moving on. In previous years they also sent out e-mails too correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 They do send out emails..but I think the emails come after they've made phone contact with you. At least, that's how it worked for me...not sure if anyone else had a different experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobodycirclesthewagons Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 They do send out emails..but I think the emails come after they've made phone contact with you. At least, that's how it worked for me...not sure if anyone else had a different experience? Yeah, you're correct. Once you accept their waitlist offer via telephone, they send you an acceptance e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobodycirclesthewagons Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I really need to stop checking this thread, but I'm pretty keen to know this as well. It'd be so nice if things started moving before the initial decision period is up, because waiting out 3 weeks is going to wreck my nerves (which are getting pretty shot to begin with!). It's probably better for people who are exclusively waitlisted at Western if Western doesn't move their waitlist until 3 weeks after May 5. This would be the case especially if other schools start moving their lists prior to the provisional acceptance deadline. If someone has a Western acceptance in hand, but really wants another school, and that school starts making offers prior to the provisional acceptance deadline, that could mean one more opening at Western. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Yeah absolutely, its in our best interests that Schulich hold off on waitlist movement til the 27th, but either way I wish admin would post on the blog already! lol Im surprised Pam hasnt' done it yet, she usually keeps her word and she said she'd do it by last Friday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 It's probably better for people who are exclusively waitlisted at Western if Western doesn't move their waitlist until 3 weeks after May 5. This would be the case especially if other schools start moving their lists prior to the provisional acceptance deadline. If someone has a Western acceptance in hand, but really wants another school, and that school starts making offers prior to the provisional acceptance deadline, that could mean one more opening at Western. Ah, I hadn't thought about it like that, thanks! That makes me feel better about waiting a bit longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 so...anyone wanna call into admissions and ask about the waitlist movement dates and/or blog updates? I don't think I can bring myself to email Pam again, I'm assuming she's got a lot on her plate and dont' wanna harass her - she's such a nice lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBDOC15 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 In the waitlist email it says we have to get back to them by June 1st with contact information. Thus I expect the waitlist will only move AFTER this date. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 In the waitlist email it says we have to get back to them by June 1st with contact information. Thus I expect the waitlist will only move AFTER this date. What do you guys think? Nah, last year the waitlist email had the same June 1st deadline to respond but the first waitlist offer on this forum was made on May 28th - exactly 1 day after the offers expired last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Good point, that definitely makes sense. Well, I suppose I hereby swear myself off this forum until after June 1st! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scissortail Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 JediMaster, when they call you do they ask you to decide right there and then, or do they give you some time to get back to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 JediMaster, when they call you do they ask you to decide right there and then, or do they give you some time to get back to them? Well they ask you first if you've accepted anywhere else. Then they ask if you're still interested in Schulich. Then they tell you you're accepted to whichever campus and that the information/acceptance package will be emailed to you. From what I can remember, the information package gave you some time to think about it. Honestly, in my case, it was a no-brainer in the sense that I knew right away I didn't make the condition necessary to keep the acceptance, so I dont' remember specifically. But I know forsure that you aren't forced to decide right away on the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inception. Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Lol I keep dreaming of the day I get in. I was high wait-listed and really hoping it turns into an acceptance soon. Crossing my fingers to hear the best in the upcoming weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punknsmasher Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Lol I keep dreaming of the day I get in. I was high wait-listed and really hoping it turns into an acceptance soon. Crossing my fingers to hear the best in the upcoming weeks. have no worries my friend, everyone from the high waitlist get in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holden Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 JediMaster, when they call you do they ask you to decide right there and then, or do they give you some time to get back to them? They give you the same amount of time as everyone else to decide (I think it was a week for your deposit?)... you definitely don't have to tell them on the phone although most people are so happy they do, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inception. Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 have no worries my friend, everyone from the high waitlist get in! Thanks for the encouragement. I hope you get in too. Just don't give up. If you're good enough for the wait-list, you're definitely good enough to get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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